THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

September 10, 2002

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps and Gary McFarlane; delegates; Bob Hall, Graham Nickle; guests Ted Shelley, Marg Herrington, Paul and Sylvia Robinson, Ron Russell; staff, Wendy Whitwell, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The minutes of the August 27, 2002 regular meeting were approved by resolution as amended.


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  • - The minutes of the public meeting on August 28th re application to rezone Part Lot 22, Concession 8, 989 Garage Road, and the minutes of the public meeting on August 28th re application to rezone Part Lot 11, Concession 4, 314 Leggett's Road were approved by resolution as circulated.

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Heather Nicolson-Morrison was not able to attend the meeting.

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  • -Bob Hall, attended Council to request a donation for the Burk's Falls and area Santa Claus Parade. Bob outlined the history of the parade committee and explained the minutes as well as the accounting records are available to Council or any other member of the public. They currently have approximately $ 250.00 in the bank and will have a short fall this year if donations cannot be raised. Currently the only source of income is from float entries and donations. Request were also forwarded to the Village of Burk's Falls and the Township of Ryerson. A resolution authorizing a donation of $ 75.00 was passed.


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  • -Graham Nickle, attended Council to discuss the comment sheets from the public meeting for the Property Standards By-law and discuss his specific concerns. Graham commented that the committee had done a very good job, and this bylaw is an improvement from the previous one. The property standards by-law was to be discussed later in the meeting and Mr. Nickle was invited to stay for the discussion.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

- Planning Board Insurance. At the meeting of September 9th, the planning board voted in favour of reinstating the insurance.

  • -Property Standards By-Law. Council reviewed eleven comment sheets submitted, as well as a summary of comments and a staff report prepared by the secretary.

The following sections require re-wording and/or changes:

Definition section - clause to be added stating the zoning by-law definitions will take precedence; 2.1.9; 3.2.1; 3.8.1; 3.1.2; 3.1.4; 8.1;8.4.3. The structure and status of the committee which will direct the enforcement of this bylaw was discussed. A committee will be appointed to oversee the enactment and administration of the by-law and will formulate a written procedure to follow for enforcement, which will be approved by Council. Written complaints will be kept confidential. The secretary will revise the bylaw and circulate to the committee and Council.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

- The following road accounts, voucher # 09-2002, in the amount of $ 16,424.24 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada garage phone $ 100.42

Bell Mobility cell phone 54.10

Canadian National Railway July mtc 728.45

Co-operators Insurance Sept benefits $ 349.04

Green Shield Canada Sept benefits 724.76

Mike's Service Centre gas 37.44

Royal Bank Visa gas 47.00

Champion Rd Machinery parts 18.92

Champion Rd. Machinery sander - chain 530.64

Champion Rd. Machinery parts 9.40

The Fastener Centre supplies 93.33

Gilroy's Tire 138.00

Hydro One August hydro 156.25

Kidd's Home Hardware culvert 186.29

Leslie Phinney mileage - August 671.87

Lou Dennis Automotive parts 12.51

Phinney's Auto Sales International & Western Star 192.60

Pullman's Excavating ditching 1498.00

Purolator Courier freight 90.11

C.E. Stack Fuels oil 219.65

Ward's Tim Br Mart supplies 210.81

payroll 10,354.65

- The following general accounts, voucher # 09-2002, in the amount of 476,406.92 were approved by resolution:

Bell Canada July bill $ 255.27

Bell Mobility cell for swim program 67.93

Canon Business Solutions July meter charge 87.56

Cedar Signs Signs 120.78

Cintas Canada Supplies 42.92

Claire & Cindy Susut repairs & grass cutting 45.45

Co-operators Insurance Sept benefits 240.59

Eastholme Home for Aged 2002 capital 417,713.00

Green Shield Canada Sept benefits 636.60

Hydro One Street light 123.72

Hynde Paul Associates review Town of Kearney 402.43

Digital mapping 749.00

Zoning by-law update 1199.04

James Mahoney mileage - July 24 to Aug 4 95.17

Mileage - Aug 8 to Aug 19 110.22

Muskoka-Parry Sound July & August 5220.00

Petty cash Postage & supplies 84.07

Royal Bank Visa municipal act & onlink 138.40

Township of Perry CBCO wages 1029.00

Twp of Ryerson fire board - July 4304.32

Almaguin Animal Shelter Sept & tax 228.00

Arrow Printing folding newsletters 36.80

Letterheads & envelopes 223.10

Rod Blakelock Sept council fees 375.00

Village of Burk's Falls Sept water 43.75

Cintas Canada Limited office mats 42.92

Marty Corcoran Sept council fee 375.00

Joanne Cripps Sept council fee 375.00

Bobby Jean Crippen CIT Honourarium 50.00

Janice Fincham swim lesson refund 15.00

Frank Gill Sept council fee 433.34

Hutcheson-Barnes Titles register declaration 167.75

Hydro One Office & Chetwynd 272.15

James Mahoney mileage to August 31 59.99

Gary McFarlane Sept council fee 375.00

Ministry of Municipal Affairs Planning workshop $ 15.00

Minister of Finance July policing 9299.00

Bev Moore August cleaning 100.00

Muskoka -Parry Sound September 2610.00

Town of Parry Sound Sept land ambulance 4763.20

Receiver General for Canada August payroll 7567.09

Gail Sawyer Swim refund 15.00

Paul Schaefer Mileage 176.05

Claire & Cindy Susut Sept 565.00

Terry's Valumart summer rec supplies 127.55

Burks Falls V & S pool noodles & document frame 89.24

payroll 15,341.52

- The following landfill accounts, voucher # 09-2002, in the amount of $ 12,196.11 was approved

by resolution:

Bell Canada Phone $ 75.16

Cooperators Insurance Sept benefits 10.84

Green Shield Canada Sept benefits 212.20

Petty cash Supplies 20.00

Whitmell's Pit run and sand cover 1529.00

Burk's Falls Home Hardware supplies 9.62

Hydro One August hydro 96.89

Paul Smith Packer repair 205.00

Starter & labour 656.81

Whitmell's Sand cover 912.24

Petty cash Supplies 14.00

Uniongas Gas 10.70

Whitmell's Freight - glass, cardboard 1093.54

Leggett Propane propane fills 60.00

Payroll 7,290.11

APPLICATIONS:

SEVERANCE

- Maurer - B019/02 - 476 Three Mile Lake Road

Council reviewed the application and planning report dated September 4, 2002. The potential of poor visibility was discussed and will be addressed through the access permit. A resolution of support, with a condition for payment- in - lieu of parkland was passed.

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 29-2002, being a by-law to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Muskoka Ready Mix Inc. was read a second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 30-2002, being a by-law to amend the zoning on Part Lot 11, Concession 4, 314 Leggett's Road, and place the subject lands in the rural exception 75(RU-75) zone to regulate the use of those parts as a salvage yard with uses limited and restricted to the outside and /or inside storage of vehicles and vehicle parts. The by-law was read a first time.

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  • -By-law # 31-2002, being a by-law to enter into an Operator's agreement with Vern Leggett, re Part Lot 11, Concession 4, 314 Leggett's Road was read a first time.


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  • -By-law # 32-2002, being a by-law to amend the zoning on Part Lot 22, Concession 8, 989 Garage Road, and place the subject lands in the rural exception 76(RU-76) zone to regulate the use of those parts as a salvage yard with uses limited and restricted to the outside and/or inside storage of vehicles and vehicle parts. The by-law was read a first time.

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  • -By-law # 33-2001, being a by-law to enter into an Operator's agreement with Rick & Angela Steengaard, re Part Lot 22, Concession 8, 989 Garage Rd. was read a first time.
  • -By-law # 34-2002, to stop up and close and convey the shore road allowance in front of Lot 5, Concession 2, Part 2 on PSR-1348, Beveridge was read a first, second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 35-2002, to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings was read a first, second and third time.

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REPORTS:

  • -Meeting with Andy Mitchell, September 4th, attended by Reeve Gill and Councillor McFarlane. Council reviewed a report submitted by Councillor McFarlane. Items discussed included economic development, strategic plan, federal electoral boundaries, toxic waste transportation, funding for health care capital works projects and gasoline tax.


  • -TACA, September 5th, attended by Gary. Items discussed included toxic waste, landfill testing. Next meeting October 10th, at the Katrine Community Centre.


  • -Planning Board, September 9th, attended by Gary. Approximately thirty applications processed this year with the majority from Perry and some from Ryerson.


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  • -Progress report was reviewed by Council
  • -By-law enforcement report for August was reviewed by Council.


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  • -Summer recreation program report for 2002 was reviewed by Council.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, notification of fall meeting Monday, October 7th, at the SSJ Arena, Sundridge. A resolution to register three council members and one staff was passed.


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  • -Township of Strong, request to support a resolution to nominate Councillor John Newstead for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Municipal Task Force to represent District of Parry Sound, South. No support was given.


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  • -Graham Wilson & Green, invoice # 51077 re Armour et al ats Jerry Brandt et al & 2000 Election. A resolution authorizing the payment of this invoice was passed.


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  • -Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, request for support of a resolution thanking the Ministry of Northern Development & Mines for assistance through the Northern Capital Assistance Program. No support was given.


  • -News Release from the Ministry of Finance re consultations on opportunity bonds and tax incentive zones.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Women's Own Resource Centre, request for a letter of support in principle for the Micro Business Development Centre project. No support was given.
  • -Amalgamation, strategy for the upcoming public information sessions. Gary presented the draft report to be used at the session, and asked for Councils comments prior to the next Amalgamation meeting of September 19th.

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  • -Council moved into closed session at 10:40 p.m. and out at 10:53 p.m.

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  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

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RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 27, 2002 be adopted as circulated, and subject to additions left out - EMO and historical society. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, and Seconded by Gary McFarlane, that the minutes of two public meetings held on August 28, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby donate $ 75.00 to the Santa Claus Parade Fund. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That Road Accounts Voucher # 9-2002 in the amount of $ 16,424.24 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That General Accounts Voucher # 9-2002 in the amount of $ 476,406.92 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 9-2002 in the amount of $ 12,196.11 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve severance application # B-019/02 - Maurer. That access be checked before being done by Road Supervisor. 5% cash in lieu be paid to the Township in accordance with the by-law. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 29-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That By-law # 29-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 10th day of September, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 30-2002, being a by-law to re-zone Pt. Lot 12, Concession 4, 314 Leggett's Road, from Rural (Ru) to Rural Exception 75 (Ru-75). (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 31-2002, being a by-law to enter into an Operator's Agreement with Vern Leggett. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 32-2002, being a by-law to re-zone Pt. Lot 22, Concession 8, 989 Garage Road, from Rural (Ru) to Rural Exception 76 (Ru-76). (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 33-2002, being a by-law to enter into an Operator's Agreement with Rick & Angela Steengaard.(Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 34-2002, being a by-law to stop up, close & convey the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 5, Concession 2, being Pt. 1 on 42R-16115. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 34-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 34-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 10th day of September, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That leave be given to introduce a bill # 35-2002, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 35-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 35-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 10th day of September, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Corporation of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the registration of Marty Corcoran, Gary McFarlane, Frank Gill and Laura Rowley to attend the Municipal Association fall meeting to be held in Sundridge, Monday, October 7/02. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the payment of invoice # 51077 to Graham Wilson & Green re Armour et al ats Jerry Brandt et al. $ 2877.14 ( Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the Amalgamation Public Information Session scheduled for September 28, 2002 at Katrine Community Centre. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 10:40 P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 55(5) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That we move out of the closed session at 10:53 P.M. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That we do now adjourn at 10:55 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 24th, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)